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Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA SA operating margin is expanding. Margin expansion is usually a good sign.
The historical rank and industry rank for Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin % or its related term are showing as below:
FRA:9S0'
s Operating Margin % Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 2.85 Med: 7.06 Max: 10.04
Current: 6.55
FRA:9S0's Operating Margin % is ranked worse than 74.95% of 499
companies
in the Utilities - Regulated industry
Industry Median: 14.66
vs FRA:9S0: 6.55
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA (FRA:9S0) Operating Margin % Explanation
Just like Gross Margin %, it is important to see a company maintains its operating margin over time. Among the same industry, a company with higher operating margin is more efficient in its operation. It is also more stable during industry slowdown or recessions. Peter Lynch prefers those with higher margins than those with lower margins.
Be Aware
Operating Margin % can be manipulated by adjusting the rate of depreciation, depletion and amortization (DDA).
If a company is facing competition, its Operating Margin % may decline. Often the Operating Margin % declines well before the company's Revenue or even profit decline. Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important indicator of whether the company is facing problems.
For instance, by 2012, Nokia (NOK)'s problems were well known and its stock had lost more than 90% of its market value since 2007. But Nokias Operating Margin % had already been in decline since 2002, although its Earnings per Share (Diluted) were still rising. Investors who paid attention to Operating Margin % would have avoided this huge loss. The same can be said for Research-in-Motion (RIMM).
Therefore, Operating Margin % is a very important screening filter for GuruFocus. GuruFocus's Buffett-Munger screener requires that the profit margin is either consistent or expanding. The Model Portfolio of the Buffett-Munger screener has outperformed the market every year since inception in 2009.
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA Operating Margin % Related Terms
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA Operating Margin % Historical Data
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA Operating Margin % Chart
FRA:9S0 vs AWK, WTRG, AWR: Operating Margin % Comparison
For the Utilities - Regulated Water subindustry, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin %, along with its competitors' market caps and Operating Margin % data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA Operating Margin % vs Utilities - Regulated Industry
For the Utilities - Regulated industry and Utilities sector, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin % distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin % falls into.
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA Operating Margin % Calculation
Operating Margin % - also known as operating income margin, operating profit margin and return on sales (ROS) - is the ratio of Operating Income divided by net sales or Revenue, usually presented in percent.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA (FRA:9S0) has a Operating Margin % of 8.30% as of Mar. 2026. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA and its competitors. This is 18% above median its historical median of 7.06. Over the past decade, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.85 to 10.04. According to the industry distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA ranks #374 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, placing it in the top 74.9%.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin % too high?
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's current Operating Margin % of 8.30% is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.06. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 2.85 to a high of 10.04. The Utilities - Regulated industry median Operating Margin % is 14.66. Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's value of 8.30% is 43.4% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA ranks #374 out of 499 companies in the Utilities - Regulated industry, which is below the industry midpoint. Overall, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA has a GF Score™ of 75/100, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's Operating Margin % compare to AWK and WTRG?
According to the Utilities - Regulated industry distribution chart, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA ranks #374 out of 499 companies for Operating Margin %. This places Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA in the lower half of its industry. The industry median Operating Margin % is 14.66. Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's value of 8.30% is 43.4% below this benchmark. Historically, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's own Operating Margin % has ranged from 2.85 to 10.04 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 7.06 vs. the industry median of 14.66, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Operating Margin % for an Utilities - Regulated company?
The median Operating Margin % among Utilities - Regulated companies is 14.66, based on 499 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Operating Margin % significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Operating Margin % should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's current Operating Margin % of 8.30% is 43.4% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Operating Margin % mean?
A high Operating Margin % can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Operating margin is the ratio of total operating income to net sales. View historical data on Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA and its competitors. For the Utilities - Regulated industry, the median Operating Margin % is 14.66 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's current Operating Margin % is 8.30%, which is 18% above median its own 10-year median of 7.06. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA stock overvalued right now?
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA (FRA:9S0) has a current Operating Margin % of 8.30%. The stock's GF Value™ is €2.94, compared to a current price of €2.60 — trading 11.6% below its estimated fair value. The current Operating Margin % is 8.30%, which is 18% above median its 10-year median of 7.06 and 43.4% below the Utilities - Regulated industry median of 14.66. Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA's overall GF Score™ is 75/100 with 4 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Operating Margin % calculated?
Operating Margin % is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA (FRA:9S0), the current Operating Margin % is 8.30% as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA (FRA:9S0) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of €2.60 is trading 11.6% below its estimated GF Value™ of €2.94.
Key valuation signals for FRA:9S0:
Operating Margin %: 8.30% (18% above median its 10-year median of 7.06)
GF Value™: €2.94 vs. price of €2.60 (11.6% below fair value)
Industry Position: 43.4% below the Utilities - Regulated median (#374 of 499)
No single metric tells the full story. See the FRA:9S0 stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Przedsiebiorstwo Komunalne AQUA SA conducts water and sewage operations in Bielsko-Biala and neighboring communes. Its business activities include the recognition, treatment and distribution of water and the collection, treatment and discharge of sewage. services offered by the company include the supply of drinking water; sewerage; swimming pool; collection and testing of surface, underground, treated and sewage and sewage sludge samples; geodetic services; waste disposal services and liquid waste; disposal of emulsions and other wastes; and specialized services in the field of water supply and sewage network diagnostics. The services offered by Aqua are used by households, housing cooperatives, public institutions as well as industrial and service plants.
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